In a concerning development that has sparked outrage among many Americans, reports indicate that welfare offices in 49 states are allegedly distributing voter registration applications to illegal immigrants without requiring proof of citizenship. This revelation has raised serious questions about the integrity of the electoral system and the potential for non-citizens to influence the outcome of elections.

According to a recent report by the New York Post, welfare offices and other agencies across the country are providing voter registration forms to migrants without verifying their citizenship status. This practice is said to be in violation of federal law, which prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections.

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 requires states to register voters at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and agencies where Americans apply for public benefits. However, these offices are also required to hand over registration forms to anyone applying for benefits, regardless of their citizenship status.

The situation has prompted calls for swift federal action to address the issue and prevent the registration of non-citizens. The House Administration Committee recently approved the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require states to receive proof of citizenship when anyone registers to vote by mail, at a DMV, or at a welfare agency office.

Critics argue that the current system makes it possible for illegal immigrants and non-citizens to vote, and there is no way to know how widespread the problem may be. The Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakovsky, a former member of the Federal Election Commission, has presented numerous examples of non-citizens being registered to vote despite not being eligible.

The SAVE Act would also force states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls, which can be verified through access to federal databases at the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

The issue of non-citizen voting has long been a contentious topic, with some activists downplaying its significance and others pushing for stricter measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. As the 2024 election approaches, the debate over voter registration and citizenship verification is likely to intensify.